In this opening session of our Works of the Flesh study, we lay the foundation for a necessary—but grace-filled—conversation.

Paul’s list in Galatians 5 was never meant to shame believers or control behavior. It was written to protect the freedom Christ gives and to help us recognize when the flesh quietly begins to lead again.

This session explores:

• Why Galatians was written

• What Paul actually means by “the flesh”

• Why Scripture names sin before describing spiritual fruit

• The difference between self-examination and self-condemnation

• How repentance leads to freedom, not fear

This study isn’t about pointing fingers or ranking sins. It is about formation, healing, and learning to walk in step with the Spirit. If you’ve ever felt the tension between conviction and grace, this series is an invitation—not to condemnation—but to clarity and freedom.